Kavrayskiy VII projection

The Kavrayskiy VII projection is a map projection invented by Soviet cartographer Vladimir V. Kavrayskiy in 1939[1] for use as a general-purpose pseudocylindrical projection.

Like the Robinson projection, it is a compromise intended to produce good-quality maps with low distortion overall.

It scores well in that respect compared to other popular projections, such as the Winkel tripel,[2][3] despite straight, evenly spaced parallels and a simple formulation.

Regardless, it has not been widely used outside the former Soviet Union.

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